Lares-Utuado, PR Exception Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lares-Utuado, PR Exception Area (area median income $27,900). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.
Lares-Utuado, PR Exception Area’s area median income of $27,900 ranks #11 of 15 HUD income-limit areas in Puerto Rico, where area medians range from $26,300 to $41,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $10,300 | $10,300 | $16,450 |
| 2 people | $11,800 | $11,800 | $18,800 |
| 3 people | $13,250 | $13,250 | $21,150 |
| 4 people | $14,700 | $14,700 | $23,500 |
| 5 people | $15,900 | $15,900 | $25,400 |
| 6 people | $17,100 | $17,100 | $27,300 |
| 7 people | $18,250 | $18,250 | $29,150 |
| 8 people | $19,450 | $19,450 | $31,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lares-Utuado, PR Exception Area runs from $10,300 for a single person up to $19,450 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $31,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Lares Municipio, Utuado Municipio).
Do you qualify?
Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Lares-Utuado, PR Exception Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $14,700, and for the deepest assistance under $14,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Lares-Utuado, PR Exception Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $14,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $14,700 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $23,500 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Lares-Utuado, PR Exception Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $10,300, and for the deepest assistance under $10,300.
Counties covered: Lares Municipio, Utuado Municipio.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.